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Table tennis first (appear) during Victorian England. Table tennis didn't become a competitive sport until 1988. Now table tennis not only is a matter of competition, but also provides an opportunity for people to play together no matter what their ages are. There is a day for people  love table tennis to spread their love for the sport. It  (call) World Table Tennis Day.

The International Table Tennis Federation (国际乒乓球联合会) (ITTF) has taken table tennis to a (complete) new level. ITTF tries to make table tennis popular around the world. (achieve) this goal, in 2015 ITTF created World Table Tennis Day to get people interested  table tennis. Since then it has been celebrating (庆祝) the day so that more people can learn about  sport.

World Table Tennis Day is celebrated by  (organise) activities in the streets, clubs, bars, schools, workplaces, etc. People can register for all these  (event) on the Internet to join in the worldwide celebration. If you're looking for other ways to celebrate World Table Tennis Day, you can choose to watch  (excite) table tennis games on TV on the day and tell your friends what day it is.

Almost everything was fantastic in the nature camp except for a girl, Elizabeth. When I saw her 1 alone in the hot sun at lunch, I asked her to eat with us under a shady (阴凉的) tree. However, Elizabeth refused my kind 2 . When we invited her to play volleyball with us, Elizabeth 3  our invitation, too. After a few more unfriendly refusals like that, I decided to stay away from Elizabeth.

It 4  that we were going on a nature 5  and that our instructor paired everyone up with a partner. Guess who my partner turned out to be? It was Elizabeth!

"What do you like to do 6 ?" I asked, trying to make small 7 as we started out. "I like to walk in peace and quiet," Elizabeth replied. So we had the quietest and most peaceful hike in the world 8 we saw a bird. "I think his wing is hurt. Poor little bird," Elizabeth said 9 . "He might be taking a rest over there," I said. Elizabeth nodded. Then she whispered, "But what if he's in 10 , like my granddad?" "Your granddad?" I said. "He fell and broke his leg the day the camp started. He's 11 in hospital and is in so much pain," Elizabeth explained. I noticed she was 12 . "I'm sorry for what I have done. For some reason, whenever I get really sad, I act 13 and want to be alone," she added.

"I get it," I said. "I don't always know how to14 it when I'm feeling down, either." "Thanks," she said, wiping off her tears.

After that, Elizabeth seemed to get along well with us, and I think she actually 15  the last days of the camp.

Next time, if someone is unfriendly, give him a second chance. Maybe he's going through a difficult time.

Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However,it is not true.If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents，don't worry about it.Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap（消除代沟）.

Don't get to your parents when you are angry.Your parents possibly won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them.And you can't express yourself well if you are angry.Go to some place to cool off.

Try to reach a compromise（和解）You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other.Michael's mother didn't agree with him about buying a motorcycle.They argued over it.But they finally came to a compromise.Michael bought the motorcycle，but only drove it on certain days. Of course，your parents might refuse to compromise on something.In these situations，it is especially important to show love and respect to them.

Talk about your values.The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own.Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.

A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person.It is worth having a try.

A.Don't argue with your parents.

B.Tell your parents what you care about，and why.

C.Make sure you understand why you are unhappy.

D.Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

E.Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something.

F.Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages.

G.If you don't think you can speak to them at the moment，try writing a letter.

Research has shown that people tend to get more happiness from spending their money on experiences, such as travel and entertainment (娱乐), than on things like clothes and electronic products. But are people happier during the purchased (购买的) experience itself? Or does the happiness come more from expecting or remembering the experience?

A new study, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, offers an answer. Our experimental purchases not only bring us greater pleasure in terms of expectation and remembrance than do our material (物质的) purchases, but they also bring us greater in-the-moment enjoyment, the study found.

For the study, the researchers recruited (招募) 2,635 adults who agreed to receive texts at any time during the day. The texts began with a happiness question, which asked the participants (参与者) to tell how they felt "right now", ranging from very bad to very good. Half of them were then asked if they had made a material purchase within the past hour, such as clothing or electronic goods. The others were asked if they had made an experimental purchase within the past hour, such as eating in a restaurant or attending a concert.

The researchers found that the purchasers of the experiences express higher levels of happiness than the purchasers of the material goods, no matter how much the purchases cost.

To deal with possible differences in types of purchasers, the researchers carried out a second study in which they researched more than 5,000 adults. "We still found the same result," said Amit Kumar, the study's lead author (发起人).

"If you want to be happier, it might be wise to shift some of your spending away from material goods and a bit more towards experiences," Kumar said. "That would probably lead to greater happiness."

Everybody hates rats. But in the areas where there are many earthquakes, rats will soon be man's friends.

What happens after an earthquake? We send in rescue(营救)dogs. Why? Because they can smell people. Dogs save lives. They help rescuers to find living people. But dogs are big and they can't get into small spaces. So now a new research project is using a smaller animal to save lives: the rat.

How does it work? First, the rat is trained to smell people. When this happens, the rat's brain gives a signal(信号). This is sent to a small radio on its back, and then the rescuers follow the radio signals. When the rat's brain activity jumps, the rescuers know that someone is alive. Although there are already robots which can do this job, rats are better. Christian Linster at Cornel University, New York says, "Robots' noses don't work well when there are other smells around. Rats are good at that." Rats can also see in the dark. They are cheaper and quicker to train than dogs, and unlike robots, they don't need electricity!

The "rat project" is not finished, but Julie Ryan of International Rescue Corps in Scotland says, "It would be fantastic. A rat could get into spaces we couldn't get to and a rat would get out if it wasn't safe." Perhaps for the first time in history, people will be happy to see a rat in a building (but only after an earthquake, of course).

Mom and I were about to finish cooking dinner, and my little niece Jessica came in to set the table. Instead of going to the dish drawer, she went to the pantry where there was a stack of old, mismatched dinner plates on the bottom shelf.

Mom worked for the local Council on Aging as a housekeeper. She did many of the little things that allowed elderly people to stay in their own homes. Most of her clients (客户) got Meals on Wheels, a service in the 1970s. They received a hot lunch and a cold snack to have later in the evening. This is really not very much food. Every evening Mom would make to-go meals on these mismatched plates covered with aluminum foil (铝箔纸), and then deliver them to the people who she knew didn't get enough to eat.

It was about ten years before microwave ovens（微波炉） became common, so it was important that the food be on a plate that could be reheated in a regular oven. Instead of a cold sandwich and macaroni salad, Mom's clients dined on Beef Manhattans, pan-fried chicken or meatloaf, along with veggies and a piece of pie or cake. Mom and Dad did this even after Mom left her job, and Mom continued after Dad's death until all her former clients had either passed away or moved out.

When I was cleaning out Mom's house after her death, I kept one as a souvenir (纪念品). Whenever I look at it, I will always remember the lessons of unselfishness and caring for one's neighbors that were modeled for me by my parents.

The Healthy Habits Survey(调查) shows that only about one third of American seniors have correct habits.Here are some findings and expert advice.

⒈How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?

·Finding：A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.

·Step：Remove the 300 types of bacteria(细菌) in your mouth each morning with a battery-operated toothbrush.Brush gently for 2 minutes，at least twice a day.

⒉How many times did you wash your hands or bathe yesterday?

·Finding：Seniors，on average，bathe fewer than 3 days a week.And nearly 30% wash their hands only 4 times a day—half of the number doctors recommend.

·Step：We touch our faces around 3，000 times a day—often inviting germs(病菌) to enter our mouth，nose，and eyes.Use toilet paper to avoid touching the door handle.And，most important，wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.

⒊How often do you think about fighting germs?

·Finding：Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should.

·Step：Be aware of germs.Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge(海绵) that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs，keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.

I was a broke university student. I should have been going to university on a scholarship because I came from a low-income family, but a last-minute £100-a-year pay rise for my mum pushed my family over the threshold (门槛) for what defined "low-income" and I was suddenly no longer qualified for £15,000 a year in scholarship money. This news came after I'd been accepted by the university and signed the lease (租约) for my accommodation.

Despite my family not being labelled low-income anymore, I still wouldn't receive any financial support from my family as all the income went toward taking care of my disabled brother and paying their own bills. It would be tight, but because I had savings from my part-time job, I decided to go to university anyway. After paying my rent, I had £10.20 a week for everything else including food, toiletries, and school supplies.

As I was in a new city, I really wanted to make friends, which was difficult when most of the social activities were expensive. Therefore, I jumped at the chance to do a relatively cheap coffee shop trip with my roommates who were pleasant to me.

I had £20 with me to get a cheap cup of coffee and my food shopping for a few weeks. So I headed for the coffee shop. While paying, I pulled out the note and a handful of change and realized I could pay without breaking the note, so I put it back in my pocket. It wasn't until I arrived at the supermarket that I realized the note was gone. What should I do? I was desperate as it was the equivalent (相等物) of two weeks of money. My roommates helped me look for the note. However, it was in vain. Finally, I went to school empty-handed.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

As a final attempt, I messaged the coffee shop's Facebook page asking if they'd seen it. 

I said, "Oh ... This isn't mine; my note was an old worn one."

假如你是李华，下个月你校将要举办以"体育与健康"为主题的校园体育节。请你写一封邮件给交换生Peter，邀请他参加体育节, 内容包括： 1.活动的时间和地点； 2.活动的内容和意义。

注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Peter,

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Kunqu Opera, (originate) in the late Yuan and early Ming Dynasties, first emerged as unique local melody in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou. Thanks to reforms by a retired official named Wei Liangfu, it took a delicate form in the 1500s, it earned its reputation as "The Queen of the Chinese Operas".

Kunqu Opera is a  (mix) of various art forms including songs, narration, dance and martial arts, with astonishing makeup, embroidered (刺绣) costumes and stage arrangements adding to its elegance.  many traditional Chinese operas, the Kunqu style also has five main roles: Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, Chou.

Kunqu Opera performances are highly stylized. Traditionally, the stage is (simple) decorated so as not to steal the show from the production's most important element: the plot. The storyline (drive) by the songs, body movements and gestures of the performers on stage. To convey their emotions while performing, performers need to do is control their breath and tone with extreme carefulness, have full command of their (face) expressions and master the many ways to use their stares, smiles and frowns to convey their emotions.

The basic performance unit of Kunqu Opera, Qupai, is still in use in some traditional operas and is expected  (use) in the future.

I'm not athletic. In high school, for example, I joined the soccer team for a year, ending up as a 1 .

In 2020, I was in a difficult stage of life and wanted something to fight for. Therefore, though I'd never run even 5 kilometers before, I entered the lottery (抽签) to run a marathon, a 2 where only a small number of people are randomly selected. Somehow, my name was 3 .

I figured the only way to finish the 42 kilometers was to start by running just one. But even one kilometer proved too hard, so I adjusted the 4 . I ran several minutes at a time, and then walked to catch my 5 . I repeated that for months. Besides, I read books, talked to friends and found coaches. Step by step, I became a 6 .

Then the 7  day came when I showed up at the starting line with other competitors. Did I win? Certainly not! Did I run 42 kilometers, cross the finishing line joyfully and receive my medal proudly? 8 !

Last year I decided to 9 my own business: a performing arts training centre for kids. I've always loved kids and arts, but I was 10 of business. Nevertheless, because of the marathon, I had a model for how to 11 it—step by step.

So, again: I read books, talked to friends and found 12 . Through it all, I became a successful entrepreneur. I keep my Marathon medal above my desk not to 13  about my achievements but to remind myself every big goal can always be 14  into individual steps. When you combine enough steps, you will 15  to the finishing line.

Disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes or wildfires are typically unexpected, sudden and overwhelming. For many people, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there can be an emotional damage.  Understanding responses to painful events can help you cope effectively with your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and help you along the path to recovery.

Luckily, most people are resilient (有适应力的) and over time are able to bounce back from tragedy. It is common for people to experience the immediate consequences. Within a few months, however, most people are able to resume functioning as they did prior to the disaster.

Give yourself time to adjust. Anticipate that this will be a difficult time in your life.  And try to be patient with changes in your emotional state.

Engage in healthy behaviors to enhance your ability to cope with extreme stress. Eat well-balanced meals and get plenty of rest. If you experience ongoing difficulties with sleep, you may be able to find some relief through relaxation techniques.

Establish or reestablish routines. This can include eating meals at regular times, sleeping and waking on a regular cycle, or following an exercise program.  For example, pursuing a hobby, or reading a good book is just among the recommended helpful routines.

 Switching careers or jobs and other important decisions tend to be highly stressful in their own right and even harder to take on when you are recovering from a disaster.

A. Avoid making major life decisions.

B. Be brave enough to make critical life decisions.

C. Allow yourself to mourn the losses you have experienced. 

D. Join those who have the similar experiences with you to relieve your pain.

E. Try to get involved in something you look forward to during these distressing times.  

F. It is common for people who have experienced disasters to have strong emotional reactions. 

G. It is of great importance to remember that resilience and recovery are the norm, not the lasting pain.

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Bath illustrates that flowering plants escaped relatively unharmed from the mass extinction that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. While they suffered some species loss, the devastating event helped flowering plants become the dominant type of plant they are today.

Numerous mass extinctions have occurred throughout Earth's history, the most famous caused by an asteroid (小行星) hit 66 million years ago. The Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction event wiped out at least 75% of all species on Earth, including the dinosaurs, but until now it has been unclear what kind of impact it had on flowering plants.

Plants do not have skeletons (骨骼) or exoskeletons like most animals, meaning fossils are relatively rare compared to animals, making it very difficult to understand the timeline of evolution from fossil evidence alone.

Dr. Jamie Thompson of the Milner Centre for Evolution and Dr. Santiago Ramírez-Barahona of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México analyzed evolutionary "trees" constructed from changes in the DNA sequences (顺序) of up to 73,000 living species of flowering plants—angiosperms (被子植物). Using complex statistical methods, they fitted "birth-death" models to estimate the rates of extinction throughout geological time.

While the fossil record shows that many species did disappear, the ancestry to which they belong, such as families and orders, survived enough to flourish and then dominate. Evidence suggests that the vast majority of angiosperms families around today existed before the K-Pg event, of which some once shared Earth with the dinosaurs. Dr. Thompson said, "After most of Earth's species became extinct at K-Pg, angiosperms took the advantage, similar to the way in which mammals took over after the dinosaurs, and now pretty much all life on Earth depends on flowering plants ecologically."

So what made them tough enough to survive despite being immobile and relying on the sun for energy? Dr. Ramírez-Barahona said, "Flowering plants have a remarkable ability to adapt. They use a variety of seed-dispersal and pollination (授粉) mechanisms. Some have copied their entire genomes and others have evolved new ways to make use of solar energy."

Feel exhausted after a party? Rather see one close friend than a group of acquaintances? Enjoy your own company? In our world, that makes you an introvert (内向的人). However, there's another possible explanation—vertical attachment. If you are closer to your parents and family members than to your peers, you are vertically attached, which means you rely more on family for comfort.

If you are closer to your peers, then you are peer attached. We live in a peer-oriented world. We believe that having lots of friends means that we are well-adjusted. We put our kids in playgroups and daycare for peer interaction. We expect teenagers to want to hang out with their friends, thinking it is the natural way of things. 

Result? Generations often feel worlds apart. We use different language, dress, and technology apps. Even if multiple generations are invited to the same party, the kids go to the basement playroom while the parents stay upstairs.

Vertically-attached individuals can feel out of place in this context, demonstrating the traces of introversion. Will they be exhausted after a party with same-aged acquaintances? Absolutely. Would they rather spend time with one close friend? Sure. Do they enjoy alone time? Yes, more than they enjoy time fitting in with peers.

It's normal that many people need alone time to recharge. However, vertically-attached people often label themselves as introverted. They feel insecure that others have more friends and live richer lives. They claim that their family attachments arise from their loved ones being stuck with them.

If you feel these insecurities, know that there is nothing wrong with you, and you are not missing out on anything. Your attachment style is just different from the culture where you live. Have confidence in the strength of the relationships you have, whether it is with a mom who feels more like a best friend, or a grandmother with whom you can share anything. They are meaningful, enriching relationships, even if they look different from the cultural norm.

A few years ago, I stood underneath a red overhanging cliff near my hometown. The weather was amazing. Deer chewed on the brown grasses by the river below. An eagle rode the wind. Townsfolk and visitors wandered in a nearby hot spring.

I was tied in, ready to climb. I was attempting to do a route first try, "onsight," as we call it, which means I didn't know what I was climbing into. It would have been a hard onsight for me to onsight hard climbs. You need clarity. No interference.

Just as I was about to climb, nerves in my body, which I hadn't felt yet, said hello. That's not good for any athlete. Desperate, I painted a coat of confidence on my inner walls of doubt. I visualized myself at the top, celebrating. "You can do this," I firmly told myself. "If you believe, success is certain."

It didn't work. I fell near the top. Defeated, I lowered to the ground and realized powerfully that the desire to climb the route had kept me from doing it. My self-worth was bound together by my success or failure at that moment, and that set off a chain reaction: unnatural desire, pressure, performance anxiety, anticipation, a mind fascinated with the top but a body struggling below, bad decision-making, irregular movement, distraction, frustration. All in that order, too.

In a flash, I told myself that on my next attempt, success or failure was irrelevant. "Make one move at a time. That's all." I gave myself a pass from whatever would happen. It worked. I floated to the top with self-control and clarity.

That moment got me thinking. At some point, I framed this experience for myself in terms of simple mathematics. When I added determination, courage, self-confidence and desire, I failed. When I took away the desire for success, I improved. I enjoyed it more as well, which, as an athlete of 30 years, I didn't think was possible. Eventually, I discovered the power of subtraction.

Top 5 Activities For Fun Seekers

Ride with Ballooning Canterbury – tick it off the bucket list

There is nothing quite so exciting as Hot Air Ballooning and floating effortlessly over an ever-changing Canterbury Plains landscape. Join Ballooning Canterbury and enjoy great views of the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. Flights 7 days a week, all flights are subject to weather. 

Christchurch Adventure Park – New Zealand's longest zipline 

At the Christchurch Adventure Park, experience the thrilling rush of racing through the forest while you fly down the longest zipline in New Zealand, all while taking in the incredible views around you.

Alpine Jet Thrills – rapid riding in the home of jet engines

Alpine Jet Thrills has launched a brand-new airboat operation, just like the "gator hunting" airboats in the Everglades of Florida USA. It is available at the Braided Shallows location at the Waimakariri Regional Park.

Hassle-Free tours – Lord of the Rings landscapes from an epic 4WD

Join Hassle-Free tours, a favorite among visitors to New Zealand. It is the unique Lord of the Rings Tour, which goes into the Canterbury high country for an exciting 4WD ride to the filming location.

Orana Wildlife Park – home to world-famous The Lion Encounter

Set in 80 hectares, Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand's only open range zoo. The Park provides amazing child-friendly animal encounters: hand feed giraffe, meet rhino up close and travel through the lion habitat, etc.